Question

A political ecologist is developing a report for a city commission meeting. Residents would like a new cycling trail but there is some concern that it will be too close to a nature sanctuary known for its exotic animals. What is the primary concern of the political ecologist?

To develop a plan to route the cycling trail through a different part of the city without a nature sanctuary

To evaluate the social and cultural impact of the cycling trail on the city for years to come

To provide information on environmental, governmental, economic, and social factors if the trail is built

To promote the cycling trail because it will give citizens the opportunity to feed exotic animals

To encourage a plan where the animals are relocated to a different nature sanctuary across the city

Answer 1

The primary concern of the political ecologist is to provide information on environmental, governmental, economic, and social factors if the cycling trail is built.